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Draw the big head
Draw a big round head. Baby animals have big heads and small bodies. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Puppy
This cartoon puppy is a big round head, floppy ears, an eye spot, big eyes, a muzzle, a tongue, a small body, a collar, paws and a tail. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon puppy, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the floppy ears
On each side of the head, draw a long floppy ear that hangs down.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the big eyes
Draw a brown spot around the right eye. Then draw two big round eyes with a white shine.
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Draw the muzzle and tongue
Draw a light muzzle, a big black nose, a smile and a little pink tongue sticking out. Add pink cheeks.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the small body
Under the head, draw a small round body with a light tummy, a red collar with a gold tag, and a little wagging tail.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your puppy
Light brown for the fur, cream for the muzzle and tummy, dark brown for the ears and eye spot, red for the collar, gold for the tag and pink for the tongue.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon puppy
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Floppy ears
Let the ears hang down on each side of the head.
3
Eye spot
A brown spot around one eye makes the puppy look cute.
4
Wagging tail
Add two small lines next to the tail so it looks like it is wagging.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your puppy, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon puppy in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon puppy easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How old is a puppy?
A dog is called a puppy until it is about one year old.
Why do puppies stick out their tongue?
Puppies pant with their tongue out to cool down.
What colors do I need for a cartoon puppy?
Light brown, cream, dark brown, red, gold and pink.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
